Arkansas state lawmakers convene next week for another session on the proposed state budget.  House Minority Leader John Burris of Harrison is calling for more cuts in the plan, and says he’s open to suggestions from colleagues…

John Burris 2012A281   

Burris says other areas of state government can be reduced, but they don’t add up to a lot of money.  He says the largest increases will be seen in the areas of Medicaid, prisons and education.  The governor proposes a 4-billion dollar state budget for Arkansas, to take effect July first.

=====(2^nd version)=====

State lawmakers in Arkansas are planning another budget session next week.  House Minority Leader John Burris of Harrisonsays more cuts are needed in the proposed 4-billion dollar state budget, with growth expected in the Medicaid program…

John Burris 2012A282    

Burris says he’s open to suggestions from his colleagues.  The governor has proposed a 4-billion dollar state budget for Arkansas, effective July first.